Description : On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a p-n junction diode current (a) Increases slowly (b) Remains fixed (c) Suddenly increases (d) Decreases slowly
Last Answer : (c) Suddenly increases
Description : A semiconductor device made up of a single p-n Junction is called a: w) transistor x) diode y) Fet z) integrated circuit
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DIODE
Description : For normal operation of a transistor, the collector base junction is kept (a) Unbiased (b) forward biased (c) reverse biased (d) none
Last Answer : (c) reverse biased
Description : In the reverse biased p-n junction, the current is of the order of (a) Ampere (b) Milliampere (c) Microampere (d) Nano-ampere
Last Answer : (d) Nano-ampere
Description : P-n junction when reversed biased acts as a (a) Capacitor (b) inductor (c) on switch (d) off switch
Last Answer : d) off switch
Description : In p-n-p transistor, collector current is (a) Equal to emitter current (b) slightly less than emitter current (c) greater than emitter current (d) any of above
Last Answer : (c) greater than emitter current
Description : In n-p-n transistor, p works as ________ (a) Collector (b) emitter (c) base (d) any of above
Last Answer : c) base
Description : Which of the devices listed is indicated by the electronic symbol lettered as 'A', shown in the illustration? EL-0016 A. Thyristor B. Diode C. Capacitor D. Transistor
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : In a semiconductor diode, p-side is earthed and to n-side is applied a potential of -2 volt; the diode shall (a) Conduct (b) Not conduct (c) Conduct partially (d) Break down
Last Answer : a) Conduct
Description : Figure 'B' shown in the illustration represents a/an ____________. EL-0067 A. silicon controlled rectifier B. junction field effect transistor C. diac thyristor D. IG MOS field effect transistor
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Figure 'A' of the diagram shown in the illustration represents a/an ____________. EL-0078 A. silicon controlled rectifier B. IG or MOS field effect transistor C. triac thyristor D. junction field effect transistor
Description : Figure 'B' of the diagram shown in the illustration represents a/an ____________. EL-0065 A. silicon controlled rectifier B. junction field effect transistor C. diac thyristor D. IG or MOS field effect transistor
Description : When two semiconductors of p-and ntype are brought in contact, they form p-n junction which acts like a/an – (1) Conductor (2) Oscillator (3) Rectifier (4) Amplifier
Last Answer : (3) Rectifier Explanation: P-n junction is a device which flows current in one direction when it is forward biased and when it is reverse biased it doesn't flow any current through it. So it ... (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction.
Description : P-N junction is (A) a rectifier. (B) an amplifier. (C) an Oscillator. (D) a Coupler.
Last Answer : (A) a rectifier.
Description : When two semiconductors of pand n-type are brought in contact, they form p-n junction which acts like a/an (1) Conductor (2) Oscillator (3) Rectifier (4) Amplifier
Last Answer : Rectifier
Description : In the illustrated amplifier, the base of the transistor is what type of material? EL-0022 A. N type B. P type C. metal oxide insulator D. alloy junction material
Description : A transistor has (A) One p-n junction. (B) Two p-n junction. (C) Four p-n junction. (D) Five p-n junction.
Last Answer : (B) Two p-n junction.
Description : The waveform of a certain signal can be studied by – (1) Spectrometer (2) Cathode ray oscilloscope (3) p - n junction diode (4) Sonometer
Last Answer : (4) Sonometer Explanation: A spectrometer is an instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Cathode ray oscilloscope is an electronic display ... electron beam that is used to produce visible patterns or graphs on a phosphorescent screen.
Description : List four specifications of zener diode or P- N junction diode.
Last Answer : Specifications of zener diode: 1. Zener voltage 2. Power dissipation 3. Maximum power dissipation PD(max) 4. Breakdown current 5. Dynamic resistance 6. Maximum reverse current. (OR) ... Reverse saturation current 5. Power dissipation 6. Junction temperature 7. Peak inverse voltage (PIV)
Description : Write two applications of P-N junction diode and zener diode.
Last Answer : Application of P-N junction diode: Used in rectifier circuit Used in clipping and clamping circuit. Used for A.M detection Used for voltage multiplier. Application of Zener diode: It is ... . Used in protection circuits for MOSFET. Used in pulse amplifier. Used in clipping circuits.
Description : Draw and explain V-I characteristics of a P-N junction diode.
Last Answer : V-I Characteristics of a P-N junction: V-I characteristics of a Diode: The V-I characteristics can be divided in two parts. 1. Forward characteristics. 2. Reverse ... plot a graph with reverse voltage on horizontal axis and current on vertical axis, we obtain reverse characteristics.
Description : Compare P-N junction and Zener Diode.
Last Answer : P-N junction Zener Diode It conducts in only in one direction. It conducts in both the directions. It is always operated in forward bias condition. It is always operated in ... . It cannot be used for rectification, but commonly used for voltage regulation
Description : Draw V-I characteristics of p-n junction diode? Define static and dynamic resistance of diode.
Last Answer : Static Resistance: The resistance offered by a p-n junction diode when it is connected to a DC circuit is called static resistance. (OR) It is the ratio of DC voltage applied across diode ... The dynamic resistance of a diode is the ratio of change in voltage to the change in current.
Description : The waveform of a certain signal can be studied by (1) Spectrometer (2) Cathode ray oscilloscope (3) p – n junction diode (4) Sonometer
Last Answer : Sonometer
Description : applications of P-N junction diode
Last Answer : 1.It is used as rectifier in DC power supply 2.It is used as free wheel diode across relay or inductive load 3.It is used as switch in logic circuits used in computers 4.It is used as detector in demodulation circuits of communication receiver
Description : Define i)P-N junction diode ii) Depletion layer iii)Forward bias iv)Reverse bias of P-N junction diode
Last Answer : i)P-N junction diode: It is a semiconductor device in which half of its region is P-type and other half is N-type. ii) Depletion layer: The region where free electrons and free holes are absent ... and negative terminal is connected to p-side of p-n junction diode, it is said to be reverse bias.
Description : Explain the forward bias characteristics of a P-N Junction diode.
Last Answer : forward and reverse characteristics of P-N junction diode.
Description : The region consisting of holes and electrons near the p-n junction of a diode is (A) diffusion region (B) neutral zone (C) recombination region (D) depletion region
Last Answer : The region consisting of holes and electrons in a pn junction is called depletion layer.The reason being both holes and electrons have neutrolyzed at the junction thus it is depleated with delocalized charge carriers.
Description : In a tunnel diode, electrons can tunnel through the P-N junction mainly because 1.impurity level is low 2.they have high energy 3.barrier potential is very low 4.depletion layer is extremely thin
Last Answer : In a tunnel diode, electrons can tunnel through the P-N junction mainly because depletion layer is extremely thin
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Last Answer : Lecture -1: p-n Junction Diode Diode: A pure silicon crystal or germanium crystal is known as an intrinsic semiconductor. There are not enough free electrons and holes in an intrinsic ... . Therefore, there is a flow of carriers and thus flow of current. IIT ROORKEE
Description : A combination of N-type and P-type material is called a) Diode b) Transistor c) Resistor d) Capacitor
Last Answer : a) Diode
Description : The output from a full wave rectifier is (a) A pulsating uni-directional current (b) A DC voltage (c) Zero (d) An AC voltage
Last Answer : a) A pulsating uni-directional current
Description : In a half wave rectifier the rms value of AC component of the waves (a) Zero (b) Equal to DC value (c) More than DC value (d) Less than DC value
Last Answer : b) Equal to DC value
Description : The number of diodes used in bridge rectifier circuit is (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d)
Last Answer : (a) 4
Description : If PN junction is forward biased its resistance is (a) Zero (b) Infinity (c) A few ohm (d) A few kilo ohms
Last Answer : c) A few ohm
Description : Depletion region of a junction is formed _________ (a) during the manufacturing process (b) under forward bias (c) under reverse bias (d) when temperature varies
Last Answer : (a) during the manufacturing process
Description : In a transistor, the conventional current flows from base to emitter. The transistor is (a) NPN (b) PNP (c) FET (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) NPN
Description : The emitter of a transistor is doped the heaviest because it: (a) Acts as a supplier of charge carriers (b) Dissipates maximum power c) has a large resistance (d) has a small resistance
Last Answer : (a) Acts as a supplier of charge carriers
Description : A part of transistor which is heavily doped to produce large number of majority carriers is (a) Emitter (b) Base (c) Collector (d) any of above
Last Answer : (a) Emitter
Description : Current gain of a transistor which has collector current of 10 mA and a base current of 40 micro Ampere is: (a) 25 (b) 250 (c) 2500 (d) 25000
Last Answer : b) 250
Description : In the transistor schematic symbol, the arrow ________ (a) located on emitter (b) located on base (c) located on collector (d) points from north to south
Last Answer : a) located on emitter
Description : The operation of a transistor requires ______ (a) Emitter is heated (b) base is heated (c) collector be heated (d) none of above
Last Answer : (d) none of above
Description : In transistor, the base region is of the order of _______ (a) 10-5 m (b) 10-2 m (c) 10-8 m (d) 10-6 m
Last Answer : d) 10-6 m
Description : The central region of transistor is called (a) Base (b) emitter (c) collector (d) neutral
Last Answer : (b) emitter
Description : What is a zener diode?
Last Answer : A zener diode is a special kind of diode which allows current to flow in the forward direction in the same manner as an ideal diode, but will also permit it to flow in the reverse direction when ... is above a certain value known as the breakdown voltage, "zener knee voltage" or "zener voltage."
Description : What is a diode?
Last Answer : In electronics, a diode is a two-terminal electronic component with asymmetric transfer characteristic, with low (ideally zero) resistance to current flow in one direction, and high (ideally ... a crystalline piece of semiconductor material with a p-n junction connected to two electrical terminals
Description : A device based on photo electric effect is called a) Photo sensitive b) Photo diode c) Photo synthesis d) Photo cell
Last Answer : d) Photo cell
Description : The reverse current through semiconductor diode is due to (a) Minority carrier (b) majority carrier (c) electrons (d) holes
Last Answer : (a) Minority carrier
Description : A light emitting diode emits light only when (a) Reversed biased (b) forward biased (c) unbiased (d) none
Last Answer : (b) forward biased
Description : Forward current through a semi-conductor diode circuit is due to ________ (a) Minority carriers (b) majority carriers (c) holes (d) electrons
Last Answer : (b) majority carriers